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Raccoon roundworm: What to know about the parasite that infected 2 in California
It does not make them sick, but their feces can carry the parasite ... that simple precautions can be taken by humans to ...
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Parasitic infections linked to racoons found in Los Angeles County
People can get infected with racoon roundworm if they eat dirt ... become sick by the parasite, but their feces can carry the rounworm’s eggs. In humans, the disease can infect the spinal ...
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2 rare human infections of raccoon roundworm discovered in South Bay
Los Angeles County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating two human cases of a rare infection known as raccoon roundworm in the South Bay area. No details about the patients ...
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Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents
While raccoons themselves will not fall sick, their feces can carry the roundworms’ eggs. Humans can then become infected if they consume dirt or soil, water, or any material contaminated with ...